MAJ Daniel Colgan

MAJ Daniel J. Colgan is an instructor for the Advanced Mathematics program in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. 

He commissioned in 2013 from Bucknell University as an engineer officer (12A) through ROTC before specializing in space operations (FA40) in 2016. MAJ Colgan’s previous assignments and positions include space support element chief, special technical operations chief, various staff positions, and platoon leader as either an Army engineer officer or space operations officer.

He received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Bucknell University in 2013, an M.S. in engineering management from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2020, and an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University in 2023. His research interests are focused on fluid and thermal dynamics with an emphasis on numerical analysis.